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Week of Women

“Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”

Dear NU Community,

Annually in March, as part of International Women's Day celebration, the NU Library, in partnership with the Consortium of Gender Scholars (GenCon), and NU schools and student associations commemorates the Week of Women (WoW). This week supports a global campaign to raise awareness of women's rights, highlight the importance of combating gender-based prejudices, and create a more inclusive and gender-equal world. The week-long program includes a series of activities:

MARCH 7-11

EVENTS

#BreakTheBias Movement and Thematic Book Display

March 7-11

#BreakTheBias Movement

Join the #BreakTheBias movement on social media where you can express your solidarity in the fight against stereotypes, inequality, and discrimination against women. 

• Take a photo with your arms crossed IWD 2022 #BreakTheBias

• Share an image, video, link, presentation or article on social media

• Use the hashtags #BreakTheBias #NUWoW2022

• As a bonus, you can get a discount at the 6inch coffee shop:

1) 15% discount when buying a large sandwich + draft drink

2) 10% discount when buying coffee + cake

Thematic Book Display

Learn more about gender equality and women's achievements from the #NULibrary Book Display and get inspired!

Follow the updates on IG: library.nu.edu.kz

Instagram Contest "The Woman Who Inspires Me"

March 7-11

Make your contribution to raise awareness of the achievements of Nazarbayev University women and win an NU branded gift.

More details

Stay tuned for DSS updates: dss_nu

Women's March by SASA

March 8, 1 pm - 3 pm

This march aims to raise awareness of the challenges women face on the NU campus and express support for all women in academia.

More details

For questions please email: sasa@nu.edu.kz

Follow SASA on IG: nu_s_a

2nd Annual Gender Forum  

March 9, 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

Language: English 

Venue: Zoom

The 2nd Annual Gender Forum at Nazarbayev University brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to engage in meaningful discussion about the current opportunities and challenges for gender equity in Central Asia.  

Follow IG for updates: genderscholars

Roundtable Discussion “Women Achievements”

March 10, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Language: English 

Venue: Zoom

Don't miss a great opportunity to participate in a Virtual Roundtable with female leaders who will share the secrets of their professional achievements and personal experiences.

Speakers:

• Madina Dzharbussynova, Permanent Representative to the UN (1999-2003), National Consultant for Gender Equality Forum's Action Coalitions

• Kassiyet Omarova, Consultant UNDP Kazakhstan 

• Aizhan Ramazanova, co-founder of a NGO Institute of Childhood OYNA

• Dinara Kussain, Analyst, Communications and Advocacy UN Women Kazakhstan

Book Talk with Women Authors

March 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Language: English 

Venue: Zoom

We invite women authors from the NU community to discuss their books, scientific discoveries, and the intricacies of the professional life of women in the scientific world.

Join us and get to know them better.

The Authors:

• Clare Griffin, Assistant Professor at NU SSH

• Anna CohenMiller, Assistant Professor at NU GSE, Director Consortium Gender Scholars

• Jenni Lehtinen, Assistant Professor at NU SSH

• Shumaila Yousafzai, Associate Professor at NU GSB